KING WILLIAM TRAVEL. 6 DAY DANDENONGS & TULIP FESTIVAL including MORNINGTON PENINSULA. SPECTACULAR GREAT OCEAN ROAD and the TESSELAAR TULIP FESTIVAL

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1 KING WILLIAM TRAVEL 6 DAY DANDENONGS & TULIP FESTIVAL including MORNINGTON PENINSULA SPECTACULAR GREAT OCEAN ROAD and the TESSELAAR TULIP FESTIVAL 2018 DEPARTURE DATE: THURSDAY 20 SEPTEMBER HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: Historic Bendigo and ride on the Vintage Talking Tram. Beautiful Dandenongs and the William Ricketts Sanctuary. Visit superb Cloudehill Garden and enjoy a delightful Devonshire morning tea. Explore the colourful 65 th Tesselaar Tulip Festival at Silvan. Smorgasbord dinner and Tyrolean night at the famous Cuckoo Restaurant. Ride the Puffing Billy Steam Train through the tall forests of the Dandenongs. Mornington Peninsula including Arthurs Seat and Ashcombe Maze. Spectacular scenery of the Great Ocean Road. Flagstaff Hill and the multi-million dollar sound and laser show Shipwrecked which brings to life the tragic story of the wreck of the Loch Ard. Also meet the penguin Maremma guardians, Eudy and Tula. Mary MacKillop Centre at Penola and Penola town tour.

2 NOTES: Health and Fitness: To assist us when booking, please advise your King William Travel consultant if you have any special needs such as mobility, dietary etc. A minimum level of fitness is required in order to be able to participate. You will need to able to walk up a flight of stairs and manage coach steps unaided and you must inform us before the commencement of the tour of any medical condition which may affect your ability to participate in the tour. If you are unable to manage on your own, it will be necessary to be accompanied by another person who is fit and able to assist you in day to day tasks and capable of providing the assistance required. Dietary requests must be accompanied by appropriate dietary information in writing. It should be noted that we work a rotating seat system on board the coach and to be fair to all passengers, specific seats cannot be reserved. Tour extensions subject to availability and extension booking criteria. When making your booking, please check your payment receipt that all details are correct. HUGHES TRANSFERS TO AND FROM YOUR HOME: Hughes transfers apply in the zoned area. These transfers may be available at additional cost to passengers who live outside the zoned area - please ask your King William Travel consultant. HUGHES HOME PICK UP SERVICE will call you (2) working days before the commencement of the tour to confirm the time they will be arriving at your home. If you have missed the call, please contact Hughes 24 hours prior to departure on If you are resident at a retirement village, please ensure Hughes have clear instructions from you as to means of entry and directions to find your home. Also, if you are out of zone you will be advised of the additional payment due and this should be made direct to the driver on the day of travel. Hughes home transfers are based on 4 persons to a car. (numbers in a vehicle may vary according to type of vehicle used). In order to accommodate 4 persons and their baggage, suitcases should measure no more than 67cms in height when standing on end. Baggage larger than 67cms will result in a surcharge of $10.00 per person in each direction, payable to the driver on the day of travel. The Hughes home pick up service only applies to scheduled tour departure and return tour dates. Those passengers wishing to extend their tours will be responsible for their own transfers. DAY 1 THURSDAY - ADELAIDE/BENDIGO We depart from Adelaide Central Bus Station, 85 Franklin Street, at 7.30am. We take the S.E. Freeway and on to Tailem Bend and Dimboola to Victoria s Wimmera - known as the Granary of Victoria. A lunch break will be taken en route. (own cost). OVERNIGHT: NATIONAL HOTEL/MOTEL, BENDIGO. (D)

3 DAY 2 FRIDAY - BENDIGO/FOREST HILL BENDIGO VINTAGE TALKING TRAM, WILLIAM RICKETTS SANCTUARY This morning we join our coach for a tour around historic Bendigo. We will visit the lovely Botanic Gardens, see the old Shamrock Hotel and the Sacred Heart Cathedral with the tallest spire in Australia. Ride the Bendigo Vintage Talking Tram and learn about the fascinating past of this former gold mining city. In the Dandenongs visit the fascinating William Ricketts Sanctuary. Situated in a delightful glade, the William Ricketts Sanctuary is a haven of beauty and tranquility, due both to the natural setting and 92 mystical sculptures of people and animals discreetly set amongst ferns and giant Mountain Ash trees. OVERNIGHT: CLARION HOTEL ON CANTERBURY, FOREST HILL. (B,D) DAY 3 SATURDAY AT FOREST HILL - CLOUDEHILL GARDEN, TESSELAAR TULIP FESTIVAL, PUFFING BILLY, DINNER & ENTERTAINMENT AT THE CUCKOO RESTAURANT Today enjoy some marvellous sights. We begin with a visit to Jeremy Francis Cloudehill Garden. Enjoy the magnificent formal gardens divided into 20 different components surrounded by a glorious backdrop of mature Beech, Maple, Rhododendron and Magnolia. Here we will also enjoy a delightful Devonshire morning tea in the Seasons at Cloudehill cafe. Our journey then takes us on to the famous 65 th Tesselaar Tulip Festival at Silvan. We can stroll at leisure amongst the acres of blazing colour amongst the tulips, daffodils, freesias, hyacinths and iris. This is a little piece of Holland in the hills, with traditional dress, windmills, wishing well, and Dutch music. Food is available for purchase. Later our route takes us to Belgrave where we will board the famous Puffing Billy Steam train for an exciting ride through the magnificent giant trees of the Dandenongs to Emerald Lakeside. Tonight enjoy a delicious international smorgasbord dinner and Tyrolean entertainment at the famous Cuckoo Restaurant. OVERNIGHT: CLARION HOTEL ON CANTERBURY, FOREST HILL. (B,M,D)

4 DAY 4 - SUNDAY FOREST HILL/GEELONG - MORNINGTON PENINSULA, ARTHUR S SEAT, FAMOUS ASHCOMBE MAZE AND WATER GARDENS, QUEENSCLIFF FERRY After breakfast we depart on our journey to Geelong via the beautiful Mornington Peninsula, famous for its scenery, wineries, craftspeople and antiques. We follow the Nepean Highway around the Port Phillip Bay coastline, stopping at the holiday town of Mornington for morning tea. (own cost). From Mornington our route takes us through Mount Martha and Dromana before we begin the winding climb up to Arthur s Seat, 305m above sea level. See the panorama unfolding before you, where Cape Otway juts into Bass Strait and the chain of the Otway Ranges climbs from sea level to 686m. In the mid-distance see the western end of Mornington Peninsula and the infamous Rip between Point Nepean and Point Lonsdale on the Bellarine Peninsula. Our next stop will be at the Ashcombe Maze and Water Garden with its 25 acres of world-acclaimed gardens. The maze is the oldest in Australia, and the clipped cypress hedges have a rounded sculptured look, with rising spires, humps and arches. The magnificent Rose Maze is famous for its 1000 different roses. Enjoy a delicious light lunch in the tea rooms after which we head off to Sorrento where we board the Ferry which crosses Port Phillip Bay to Queenscliff. Refreshments are available from the Kiosk on board. On arrival at Queenscliff, we take a short drive around the town, with its old Fort, Lighthouse and grand old hotels, then on to our overnight stop in Geelong. OVERNIGHT: QUALITY HOTEL BAYSIDE GEELONG, GEELONG. (B,L,D) DAY 5 MONDAY - GEELONG/WARRNAMBOOL - GREAT OCEAN ROAD, FLAGSTAFF HILL & SHIPWRECKED, MEET THE MAREMMAS From Geelong we head off to the town of Winchelsea, from where we join the most scenic part of the Great Ocean Road at the popular holiday destination of Lorne. See spectacular views of the 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, London Bridge (part of which is still standing), beautiful Curdies Inlet and The Bay of Islands then on to our overnight accommodation at Warrnambool. At Flagstaff Hill, first we Meet the Maremmas, Eudy and Tula, canine protectors of the little penguins on nearby Middle Island during the breeding season. We then become a part of the multi-million dollar sound and laser show Shipwrecked which captures the tragedy, drama and excitement of sailing the high seas as an early settler. The Loch Ard remains one of Australia s worst maritime disasters. The tale of the ship s demise and the miraculous survival of two young people is dramatically relived via a spectacular sound and laser light show which is projected onto a 9 metre high aquascreen. Following the show, enjoy a 2 course dinner in the Clovelly Restaurant, after which we transfer back to our hotel for overnight. OVERNIGHT: MID CITY MOTOR INN, WARRNAMBOOL. (B,D)

5 DAY 6 TUESDAY - WARRNAMBOOL/ADELAIDE VISIT MARY MACKILLOP CENTRE After breakfast at the motel, we commence our journey home through some of Victoria s richest farming land around the country towns of Hamilton and Casterton, before crossing the border into South Australia. Our route takes us via Penola where we make an afternoon tea stop to visit the Mary MacKillop Centre and take a Penola town tour to view historic sites, then through Naracoorte, Keith and Tintinara, arriving back at Adelaide Central Bus Station at approximately 7.30pm. (B,A) AFTER YOUR TOUR A HUGHES LIMOUSINE WILL DRIVE YOU HOME TOUR COST: Twin/double share: $ per person Single supplement: $ per person MEAL CODINGS: (B) Breakfast (M) Morning tea (L) Lunch (A) Afternoon tea (D) Dinner 6 DAY DANDENONGS, GT OCEAN RD AND TESSELAAR TULIP FESTIVAL 2018 TOUR INCLUSIONS: Hughes Limousines transfers to/from your home. (zoned area). Luxury airconditioned and restroom equipped coach. All motel/hotel accommodation with private facilities. Note: Some properties may be 2 level with stairs for access. 5 full breakfasts, 1 morning tea, 1 lunch, 1 afternoon tea, 5 dinners. Note: Day 3 dinner will be an international smorgasbord with Tyrolean entertainment at The Cuckoo Restaurant. Entry to: Bendigo Vintage Talking Tram, William Ricketts Sanctuary, Cloudehill Garden, Tesselaar Tulip Festival, ride on Puffing Billy, Ashcombe Maze and Water Garden, Sorrento to Queenscliff ferry, Flagstaff Hill including Shipwrecked and Meet the Maremmas, Mary MacKillop Centre and Penola town tour. Touring as detailed in the itinerary. Goods and Services Tax.

6 NOT INCLUDED: Meals, morning/afternoon teas other than indicated in the tour itinerary. Porterage. A suitcase with wheels is recommended maximum size 64cms. A small cabin bag may be taken on board the coach. Items of a personal nature. **Conditions Apply** DOMESTIC TOUR BOOKING CONDITIONS TRAVEL INSURANCE: Travel insurance is strongly recommended. Please ask your consultant for details. EVENTS BEYOND THE CONTROL OF KING WILLIAM TRAVEL: Should an event occur which is beyond the control of King William Travel, ie: delays to ship, aircraft, train, coach thereby incurring extra expenses, these additional costs are borne by the passenger at the time of the event. A travel insurance claim for reimbursement should be submitted to the insurance company upon return home. It should be understood that neither King William Travel nor any subsidiary company or representative shall be liable for any loss, injury or damage arising from our services. ITINERARIES: Itineraries are subject to change and no responsibility can be accepted. Coach operator and size of coach may be changed at the discretion of King William Travel without notice. Where a tour does not meet minimum numbers travelling together on the outward journey a cost surcharge will apply. If group numbers fall below 15 adult paying passengers no tour leader will be provided. No itemisation of tour arrangements can be given and no refund for any portion of a tour not taken. Flora and fauna as described in an itinerary is nature and as such cannot be guaranteed. ACCOMMODATION: King William Travel reserves the right to alter hotel/motel accommodation and to substitute a suitable alternative. Where accommodation is booked on a will share basis, at the time of finalisation if there is nobody suitable to share with, it may be necessary to pay the appropriate single supplement. King William Travel does not accept any responsibility for the non-compatibility of sharing clients. If by choice a single room is requested and booked a single room surcharge will apply. HEALTH AND FITNESS: A minimum level of fitness is required in order to be able to participate. As a minimum you will need to able to walk up a flight of stairs and manage coach steps unaided. You must inform us before the commencement of the tour of any medical condition which may affect your ability to participate in the tour. Dietary requests must be accompanied by the appropriate dietary information. FUEL SURCHARGES AND TAXES: All bookings may attract additional fuel surcharges and taxes which can be levied up to and including the date of departure even if final payment has been made. Booking is subject to final audit. SECURITY DEPOSIT: A non-refundable security deposit of $ per person (inc GST) is required within five (5 days) of booking. FINAL PAYMENTS: The security deposit forms part of the total price, the balance of which is due 60 days prior to departure, or in the case of bookings made within that 60 day period, the final payment is due as soon as the booking is confirmed. LATE BOOKINGS AND AMENDMENTS: Bookings made within 7 days inclusive of departure will incur a late booking fee of $75.00 per person. Late bookings subject to availability. Once a booking has been made a $75.00 per person amendment fee will apply for any alterations on selected departures only, and if applicable, one (1) change only to that booking. Transfers to other tours not permitted. CREDIT CARDS: If paying by credit card, a surcharge applies of 2% for Visa and Mastercard and 3.5% for Amex and Diners cards. CANCELLATION CONDITIONS: BOOKINGS CANCELLED AFTER THE FINAL PAYMENT HAS BEEN MADE: (a) Bookings cancelled 61 days or earlier, full refund less deposit and booking fee and any other non-refundable services or products. (b) Bookings cancelled 60 days or less prior to departure will incur a cancellation fee of 100% of the tour cost. (c) No refund can be given for any portion of the tour not taken and no refund after the tour has commenced. FOR BOOKINGS CONTACT: KING WILLIAM TRAVEL GROUND FLOOR 29 KING WILLIAM STREET ADELAIDE SA 5000 PH: (08) FAX: (08) travel@kingwilliamtravel.com.au ABN WEBSITE: AFTA Member No KING WILLIAM TRAVEL PTY LTD ATAS Accreditation No. A11008